Assignment 3: Diversity in Organizations

Management practices differ, depending on the diversity within the organization. In this assignment, you will research the demographics for your area or city and apply those demographics to business operations.

This assignment has two parts. Complete both parts.

Part I

Research the population demographics in the area or state where you live. Use the following guidelines for your research:

• Look up government reference sites such as the US Census Bureau http://www.census.gov/.
• Conduct an Internet search using keywords such as ‘demographics for YourCity.’

Complete the following:

• List and describe the population demographics. Be sure to cover gender, race, national origin, age, disability, a

Library Research Project Senior leaders must understand how to motivate employees in a variety of ways. Research major motivational theories, and pick 3 theories to discuss. For each motivational theory, address the following:

• Briefly describe each theory, including its history, foundation, model, and application.
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each theory.
• Explain options and strategies an organization can use to apply this theory to motivating employees.
• Select 1 theory to implement, and develop specific methods for implementation explaining your rationale for the selection of this theory and your implementation design.

900-1000 words

Discussion: The Distinction Between Leadership and Management

Think of the managers you have reported to thus far in your career. Now consider the people you have worked with or know of that you would consider leaders. Based on these experiences, what would you surmise about the responsibilities of managers and leaders and about the distinctions between these two categories in health care settings?

This week’s Learning Resources classify management and leadership (which are often confused in everyday discussion) and explain their significance for health care organizations. As you advance professionally, it is critical to understand the distinctions between management and leadership and how you can apply this knowledge for increasing effectiveness in your workplace. To prepare:

• Review the information in the Learning Resources.
• Conduct additional research on your own and select at leas

• List of Propositions: A numbered list of at least five propositions or assumption statements that clearly connect the concepts described.

>>>>This part of the homework is connected to the previous work "Two Practice-Specific Concepts: Identification, discussion, and documentation from the literature of your perspective on at least two concepts specific to your own practice." he paper should be thoroughly researched and well documented, with relevant material from the nursing theorists presented incorporated into the paper. The current APA Manual is to be used throughout the paper. Sources should focus on references from nursing theory but may also include conceptual and theoretical material from other professional domains. Please use the same references you used for the previous work.

Complete the Duke Quality Modules titled (A) What is Quality Improvement, (B) The How’s and Why’s of Chart Audits, and (D) The Evolution of Quality and Safety in Healthcare. Based on the completed Duke modules, how is quality improvement utilized within the nurse’s organization?

Complete the Duke Quality Modules titled (A) What is Quality Improvement, (B) The How’s and Why’s of Chart Audits, and (D) The Evolution of Quality and Safety in Healthcare. Based on the completed Duke modules, how is quality improvement utilized within the nurse’s organization?

Economics of Health Care Delivery

  Factors that influence the cost of health care include inflation, changes in population demography, technology, and intensity of services. The aging population is expected to affect health services more than any other demographic factor.   Jefferson County is rural area with several small towns scattered throughout the large county. More than half of the population are over the age of 65 and have incomes below the poverty level. You are a community health nurse specialist hired to help Jefferson County prepare for the increased need for health services.   You decide to implement a program that would open several nursing clinics operated by nurse practitioners and registered nurses. The nursing clinics will specialize in geriatric care and be located in easily accessible areas for Jefferson County residents. The nurse practitioners will provide primary care and referral services, and the registered nurses will provide heal

From your professional nursing practice, provide an example of an experience that is ethical and illegal at the same time; or and experience that is unethical and legal. Write your answer in a single page Word document. Cite at least one related article in APA format.

Professional socialization relates to the manner in which we learn the roles and functions of being a nurse once we enter the healthcare system. What are some of the ways this socialization occurs in your place of employment, and do you believe it leads to effective assumption of the nursing role? This socialization occurs in a patriarchal healthcare system that still remains predominantly male physician-based. Discuss the impact, you believe, this has on socialization to the nursing role.   Need at least 2 references in APA style. Also I did attach a source from our book that we use in the class.

Assignment: The Impact of Intrinsic Motivation   Reflect for a moment on your nursing career. About what are you most passionate? When do you feel you are at your best? What brings you the greatest satisfaction in your work? Positive feelings in the workplace are usually fueled by intrinsic motivators: healthy relationships, meaningful purpose, competence, choice, and progress. As a nurse manager, it is helpful to recognize what motivates you to perform well in your own job. You should also take time to understand the motivations of employees. By speaking to staff about their interests and professional goals, nurse managers can build relationships and thus provide appropriate motivators.   For this Assignment, you examine your personal work experiences to determine which of the five intrinsic motivators are more influential in shaping your positive feelings about the workplace.   To prepare   Reflec